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Juan Nicasio, making his appearance of the spring as a starter, allowed two runs in three innings facing the Padres.

Nicasio allowed two runs in his final inning of work. He gave up four hits, walked none, and struck out two on the afternoon. He had been used in mostly short stints as a reliever this spring, but with Hyun-Jin Ryu slated to begin the season on the disabled list, Nicasio could slot into the back of the Dodgers' starting rotation. Mar 25 - 6:53 PM

Dodgers and RHP Juan Nicasio avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract.

Nicasio was arbitration-eligible for a second time. The former Rockies is slated for a long relief role in 2015 but could wind up spending ample time in the rotation with the injury-prone Brett Anderson set to serve as the Dodgers' No. 5 starter. Jan 16 - 12:42 PM

Dodgers acquired RHP Juan Nicasio from the Rockies for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Colorado designated Nicasio for assignment last week, allowing new Dodgers' honcho Andrew Friedman to swoop in and acquire him at a (presumed) discount. However it turns out, consider it a worthwhile gamble. Yes, Nicasio has posted an ugly career ERA of 5.03 over four seasons in the majors. That number, of course, was compiled in Coors Field. Nicasio, the owner of a nice right arm, still retains a little upside, and has already proven, by the age of 28, to be capable of both starting and pitching out of the bullpen. In Los Angeles, he'll be a swing man, and a possible possessor of NL-only intrigue at some point in 2015 if the Dodgers suffer rotational injuries. Mon, Nov 24, 2014 04:22:00 PM

Colorado Rockies designate Juan Nicasio for assignment.

The corresponding move was to add LHP Tyler Anderson to the 40-man. Nicasio has a career ERA of 5.03 over four seasons in the majors. Thu, Nov 20, 2014 04:28:00 PM

Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) will rest for two weeks before being re-evaluated.

Confirming a previous report from CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, a contrast MRI showed no change from his previous MRI and no structural damage. The hope is that rest and rehab will do the trick, but he'll obviously begin the season on the disabled list. Joe Wieland is the most likely candidate to replace him in the rotation.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Dustin McGowan, who was signed to a one-year contract this weekend. Beachy is working his way back from a second Tommy John surgery and probably won't be an option for the Dodgers' rotation until early June.

Kenley Jansen (foot) is off crutches and was scheduled to begin playing catch Tuesday.

Jansen is still in a walking boot, but he's making encouraging progress from surgery in mid-February to remove a growth from his left foot. He's expected to miss the first month of the season and the Dodgers could go with a committee approach at closer in his absence.

This is nothing more than a procedural move to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Brandon Beachy who was signed on Saturday. Withrow is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery and isn't expected back until around midseason.

Gaudin has been shut down with a nerve injury in his neck that's caused his fingers to tingle. In addition to the neck injury, he also has been battling arm soreness. He'll continue to rest in Arizona until doctors clear him for baseball activities.